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4.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it! #4 in series & still going strong!, March 2, 2003
This review is from: Atlantis Gate (Atlantis, Bk. 4) (Paperback)
Book #4, thought to be the "finale" actually will be followed by two more books, accourding to info in the author's website. Atlantis Gate is very full of action, and is an excellent continuation of #3, Devil's Sea, which was also a great read. I recommend starting at the beginning with Atlantis, then reading Burmuda Triange, then Devil's Sea, and then this one--Atlantis Gate. As I stated in my review of Devil's Sea, the story is far fetched, but hey, this is science fiction! It's a magnificent journey into another realm. I was so captivated, I read it in one sitting. The characterization is really quite good for a science fiction action novel. The main character--Dane--is immensely likeable, and he's surrounded by other interesting characters. The parallel story line between the distant past and present made the book even more fascinating to me. There's also plenty of scientific fact and theory interspersed for plausibility. The book had a satisfying ending, but clearly left room for a sequel, which is forthcoming. I won't try to give a synopsis of the story, since that's been done umpteen times. I will say that if you want a pure, hard science fiction novel that is completely believable, you might find some of the elements of this story a bit too much. But, if you're willing to open up your imagination and enjoy the ride, this book is thoroughly entertaining!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book Review for "Atlantis Gate" by Greg Donegan, January 20, 2003
This review is from: Atlantis Gate (Atlantis, Bk. 4) (Paperback)
Interested in remote viewing, Atlantis, time-travel, the lines on the Nazca plain, pyramids, and human existence? This may be a book for you. Ever wonder about the Valkyries, multiple dimensions, today's military? Then, this is certainly a book for you. Greg Donegan's book explores, among other things, the relationships between modern warfare and ancient Greek citystates. Do you think the events of 9-11 were unique? Read about how Leonidas and his band of 300 Spartans held off a Persan invasion of 10,000 troups lead by Xerses in 480 B.C. and how that battle connects with today's events. Part fiction, part fact, "Atlantis Gate" by Greg Donegan will appeal to those who normally may not read much fiction, but who are interested in the subject matter. Did I mention that "Greg Donegan" is not the author's real name? Maybe there's more to "Conspiracy Theory" than what meets the eye. And, whatever happened to Amelia Earhart? And how was that connected with the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl? "Donegan" connects the dots and the reader versed in historic events will appreciate the effort and the story. Well-written, quick-reading, and fascinating. Those are the best words to describe "Atlantis Gate". I'm on to other books by "Greg Donegan" (or whatever the author's real name is).
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Again a great book, August 31, 2002
This review is from: Atlantis Gate (Atlantis, Bk. 4) (Paperback)
A good and exciting novel like its predecessors. The plot is set at different times and places as usual. What I liked best this time is the character of the Spartan King Leonidas who the author developed with care and understanding. Of course, again it is a fight between good and bad, of bad superpowers and "weak" men who can only defend themselves against an anonymous timeless enemy by using extraordinary ingenuity, which makes them stronger than they think they are. On the time level of 480 B.C. this is mirrored by Leonidas' self-denying bravery and the absolute wickedness of Xerxes. I, myself, this novel has a finale that could be a worthy ending to the series. Sure, this ending is in no way final. The author left some questions unanswered, the Shadow is still somewhere, and this could lead to a sequel. A would have preferred a definite ending and I do not think another novel is really necessary. If this goes on we may grow tired of the subject and the first novels of the series would not deserve this fate
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